This video is simply stunning. Brilliantly filmed, precisely modeled, and hilariously executed, this Fast & Furious homage is something anyone can love–even if you’re not a fan of the movies.
たかがラジコン、されどラジコンです。映画「ワイルドスピード」っぽく撮影した、ということですが、ソートー大変ですよ、コレ・・・。
お見事！

Behind the scenes is worth watching, too. You’d appreciate how much work had been put in.
撮影裏側も見応えたっぷり！いやぁ、ホント、大変そうです。

Japan’s Super GT has changed its regualtions for 2014. GT500 machines are in accordance with DTM regulations having uniform monocoque tubs, made by Toray Carbon Magic, uniform suspensions and all cars to be built with left hand drive. The engines are regulated to be 4l V8 in DTM but Super GT500 will be 2l straight 4 turbo and engines are to be developed uniquely. In DTM, engines are all mounted in the front but Super GT allows midship as seen on Honda NSX Concept-GT. Honda NSX Concept-GT might have the advantage over other machines as it is a hybrid.

According to our sources, the new 2l turbo engines are so powerful that Lexus and Nissan are having troubles with their propeller shafts. There was a joint test held by all three competitors and Honda has its machine catching fire, apprently.

We have also heard that Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500 uses Mercedes AMG Petronas’ wind tunnel for its aerodynamics. Nissan and Mercedes-Benz signed an alliance so we wouldn’t be so surprised. I, personally, think using Red Bull Racing’s facility would have caught more attention but… may be the wind tunnel at Mercedes AMG Petronas is better.

Nissan’s Executive Vice President, Andy Palmer never fails to offer media with surprises. At Tokyo Motorshow, back in 2011, he stated “it’s a complete bullshit” on claims that electric automobiles simply transfer emissions from the vehicle’s tailpipe to the countless electricity-generating smokestacks across the globe. Last year, when Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ made their debuts, he called them “mid-life crisis cars” and made headlines… lol

And we applaud him for being so frank. In fact, he is awesome.

He’s an engineer, a business leader and a great driver, too, apparently. When NISMO GT-R was attempting for Nurburgring record lap, Andy drove a lap as well. His time was somewhere in 8minutes range and surprised all the people present.

Nissan just uploaded a video of Andy driving the new NISMO GT-R at Nissan’s test track in Tochigi prefecture. The video shows NISMO GT-R’s chief vehicle engineer explaining of the car and Andy driving… We would have loved to see Andy driving on Nurburgring though.

It’s nice to know that Nissan has car enthusiast as one of their executives!

CAR Magazine recently released a video featuring 2014 Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 Turbo (991). When Nissan GT-R was introduced, they did the same comparison against Porsche 911 Turbo (997) and GT-R was quicker than 911 turbo in almost every stage. Nissan’s official figure for 0-62mph(100km/h) acceleration for the GT-R is 2.8 seconds and Porsche Turbo is 3.1 seconds. But in the video, GT-R lost against 911 Turbo… At a circuit, GT-R lost against the latest Turbo, too… But the crew at CAR Magazine concluded the video by hinting the real battle will be with NISMO GT-R. Yes, we understand that MY 2014 has become more refined and comfortable with it becoming more of a Grand Touring machine. But one of the biggest selling point was how “reasonable” the price had been set with comparison to Porsche 911 Turbo. Porsche, on the other hand, must’ve been so annoyed with the introduction of R35 and it is not hard to imagine that they would have worked so hard not to lose against GT-R. CAR Magazine is hinting a battle of NISMO GT-R and Porsche Turbo in the future. What catches our attention is the fact that NISMO GT-R has, actually, been priced slightly above Porsche Turbo… Even if NISMO GT-R turns out faster than Porsche Turbo… would you really be impressed? Well… We shall soon find out イギリスのCAR Magazineが MY2014日産GT-Rと最新のポルシェ911ターボ対決の模様をYouTubeにアップしていました。R35デビュー時には旧型911ターボ対決をしたそうですが、その際は全ての対決項目で勝利！ところが最新版では・・・、GT-Rの全敗です。 メーカー公表の0→100㎞/h加速において日産GT-Rは最新の911ターボよりも速いはずなんですが・・・、負けてしまいます。サーキットバトルにおいても、ウェイトハンデ（911ターボよりも140㎏重たい）のせいか、負けてしまいます。 GT-Rのセールスポイントのひとつは、ポルシェ911ターボに数値的に勝りながらも価格は圧倒的に安い、ってところにあったと思うんです。ポルシェにしてみたら、どえらい厄介モノが登場したもんだ、と思ったことでしょうねぇ。きっと新型911ターボの開発においては、「絶対GT-Rに負けるな！」って言っていたはずです（笑）。 まぁ、見事、最新911ターボの勝利だったんですが、NISMO GT-Rなら結果は違うかも、なーんて思わせぶりなコメントで締めくくっています。っで、気になるのが、NISMO GT-Rの価格設定です。アメリカではポルシェ911ターボよりも、ほんの少し高い設定です。今までの抜群のコストパフォーマンスからの脱却なんでしょうけど、スポーツカーバイヤーにはどのように受け入れられるんでしょうねぇ？たとえ911ターボに勝ったとしても、消費者にどれだけ響くのか・・・。近いうちに答えが見えてくることでしょう。